Brothers charged for trafficking 84,717 grams of ganja

Two brothers were arraigned and pleaded guilty to trafficking 84,717 grams of marijuana at Sugar Hill, Wauna, North West District (NWD), Region One (Barima-Waini).
Winston and Gladston Daniels virtually appeared before Senior Magistrate Sunil Scares at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court where the charges were read to them.
The police stated that on August 15, 2020, at Sugar Hill, Wauna, NWD, they had in their possession 84,717 grams of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
Winston Daniels, however, pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to a one-year jail term and fined $30,000. Gladston Daniels also pleaded guilty, but based on his explanation, a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. He was remanded to prison until November 18, 2020.
In addition, Winston Daniels was also charged for the cultivation of cannabis and pleaded guilty and as such, he was sentenced to 6 months’ imprisonment. His sentences will run concurrently.
Police stated that on the day in question, ranks from the Mabaruma Police Station acting on information received went to a camp at Sugar Hill, Wauna, NWD, where the two brothers were seen.
As such, the police requested to conduct a search and, in the presence of the defendants, the large amount of ganja was found. They were cautioned, told of the offence and arrested.